Forfeit - Definition

adj 1: surrendered as a penalty [syn: confiscate, forfeit,
forfeited]
n 1: something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty; [syn:
forfeit, forfeiture]
2: a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or
giving up something; "the contract specified forfeits if the
work was not completed on time" [syn: forfeit,
forfeiture]
3: the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for
a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. [syn:
forfeit, forfeiture, sacrifice]
v 1: lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error,
offense, or crime; "you've forfeited your right to name
your successor"; "forfeited property" [syn: forfeit,
give up, throw overboard, waive, forgo, forego]
[ant: arrogate, claim, lay claim]